Cold Agglutinins
Test Information
Test Name
Cold Agglutinins
Synonyms
Cold Antibodies
Department
Transfusion
Preferred Specimen
6mL EDTA (Whole blood)
Testing Location
PLBOP
Turn Around Time
2 days
Collection Information
Main Lab Only
Yes
Patient Requestable
Yes
Preparation
- Pre-warm tubes & keep at 37C
- Send to lab ASAP
Processing Information
Registration Code
COLD
Notes
- 37C is not critical but ideal to avoid sources of error
Methodology
Interpretations
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